David City Secondary School vs Malcolm JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David City Secondary School
David City · Public high · Grades 7–12
307 students
Malcolm JR/SR High School
Malcolm · Public high · Grades 7–12
302 students
| Measure | David City Secondary School David City, Nebraska | Malcolm JR/SR High School Malcolm, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #121 of 242 | #8 of 242 |
| National rank | #5115 of 16,910 | #1077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 307 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | David City | Malcolm |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 62.7).
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Malcolm JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 38.4%).
- •David City Secondary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •David City Secondary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 302.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David City Secondary School better than Malcolm JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm JR/SR High School ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are David City Secondary School and Malcolm JR/SR High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between David City and Malcolm in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David City Secondary School: 307. Malcolm JR/SR High School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David City Secondary School and Malcolm JR/SR High School rank in Nebraska?
David City Secondary School is 121st of 242 and Malcolm JR/SR High School is 8th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).